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As WP's senior editor, I edit review and preview articles, attempt to keep up with the frantic pace of Rainier's news posts, and keep our reviewers on deadline, which is akin to herding cats. When I have a moment to myself and don't have my nose in a book, I like to play action/RPG, adventure and platforming games.

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'Shadowgrounds Survivor' Goes Gold - Screens

Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return armed with a new feature set!

The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return, armed with a totally new feature set, including an RPG-style character-development system, three playable characters and the frantic Survival mode that focuses on all-out alien-slaughtering action. Use the Sentry Turret and the devastating Mech to fight your way through hordes of aliens across a wide range of environments. All-new graphical effects and AGEIA PhysX bring the destruction and carnage in full force.

Features:

3 playable characters, each with impressive new tactics

RPG-like upgrade system for weapons and characters; including special attacks such as the all-engrossing Napalm Flame and the mighty Brute Slayer

New gameplay features such as the Sentry Turret and the powerful Mech!

Campaign mode short of filler and full of action, running parallel to the Shadowgrounds story and expanding it to new locations, including snow and ice environments, gritty sewers and the suffering New Atlantis colony

Survival mode where the player is pitted against hordes of alien monsters – the clock is ticking and they just keep on coming!

New graphics enhancements, including raging snowstorm effects, new weapon effects and much more!

Integrated physics that bring the world alive with hundreds of physics objects, taking the destruction to the next level

New original soundtrack composed by praised Shadowgrounds composer Ari Pulkkinen

On-disc Editor tools, sample missions and modding Wiki for easy modding; take part in the Shadowgrounds mod community and create mods for the Campaign or the Survival mode – or just enjoy the results of others!

Shadowgrounds Survivor has gone gold and has been released to manufacturing. The horror-themed shoot-'em-up will begin appearing online in mid-November and in retail stores on Dec. 1 for $19.99.